Clinical Deputy Manager

The Priory Group; Banks; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits – gym, devices, cash

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonus

Relocation support (£3,000)

Job summary

The Priory Group in Banks, near Southport, is seeking an experienced Clinical Deputy Home Manager to lead clinical and operational aspects of Cleveland House, a 32-bed service for adults with ABI, PNC and complex health needs.

You will lead nursing teams, ensure high-quality person-centred care, and maintain regulatory compliance while supporting development and recruitment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with active NMC registration.
• Experience in a senior nursing leadership role.
• Strong clinical knowledge and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of clinical governance, audits, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Support Home Manager to ensure the service operates effectively and meets CQC standards.
• Provide leadership and guidance to nursing and care teams to deliver high-quality care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals (Nurses, Therapists, Psychologists).
• Lead recruitment, induction, development and retention of staff.
• Oversee risk assessments, care planning and clinical governance processes.
• Conduct audits and quality assurance activities for continuous improvement.
• Drive service development initiatives and implement best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical governance

Communication

Decision-making

Education

RN with NMC registration

Job description

Description

Cleveland House

£48,000

Full Time 37.5 Hours

Cleveland House is seeking an experienced Clinical Deputy Home Manager to join our dedicated team.

Located in Banks, Southport, West Lancashire, Cleveland House provides residential support for up to 32 adults with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Progressive Neurological Conditions (PNC), and associated complex physical health needs. Situated within a residential community, our service offers a safe, supportive, and homely environment where residents can maximise their independence and quality of life.

Our multidisciplinary team is committed to delivering outstanding person-centred care. From personal care and slow-stream rehabilitation to meaningful social and therapeutic activities, we provide a range of services that promote physical, emotional, and psychological wellbeing.

We support individuals with:

• Epilepsy
• Communication difficulties
• Dysphagia (swallowing difficulties)
• Tracheostomy and long-term ventilation needs
• Complex physical disabilities

What you’ll be doing

Are you an experienced care professional looking to take the next step in your career?

As Clinical Deputy Home Manager, you will work alongside the Home Manager to provide strong clinical and operational leadership across the service. You will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality care whilst maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.

You will be part of a compassionate and skilled team dedicated to helping residents achieve positive outcomes and lead fulfilling lives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Home Manager to ensure the service operates effectively and consistently meets CQC regulatory standards.
• Providing leadership, guidance, and support to nursing and care teams to deliver exceptional person-centred care.
• Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including Nurses, Care colleagues, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, and Psychologists.
• Building positive relationships with residents, families, colleagues, commissioners, and external professionals.
• Leading regular team meetings and promoting open, transparent communication.
• Supporting the recruitment, induction, development, and retention of staff.
• Overseeing risk assessments, care planning, and clinical governance processes.
• Conducting audits and quality assurance activities, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Supporting service development initiatives and implementing best practice.
• Creating a positive working environment where staff feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

Why Join Us?

You will be joining a team that genuinely cares about the people we support and each other. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day while helping to shape and develop a high-quality specialist service.

What you’ll bring to the role

This is a rewarding but demanding role where resilience, leadership, and compassion are essential. No two days are the same, and you’ll need the confidence to make decisions while maintaining a person-centred approach.

Essential

• Registered Nurse qualification with an active NMC registration.
• Strong clinical knowledge and decision-making skills.
• Previous experience in a senior nursing leadership role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of clinical governance, audits, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• A passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

Desirable

• Experience supporting individuals with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI).
• Experience in tracheostomy management.
• Experience supporting people who require long-term ventilation.
• Experience working within neurological rehabilitation or complex care settings.

This position is a leadership role at Priory and during the interview process we will be assessing candidates against our leadership behaviours. These are a set of ten values driven behaviours that define great leadership at Priory. They are integral to driving a positive high performing culture where we strive to deliver the best care and outcomes for the people we support. You can find out more about our interview approach and our leadership behaviours here.

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses
• Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3000 (Terms apply)

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.

About Priory

Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.

For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here.

All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.